The New York Giants will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. Here’s the final injury report and analysis on all Giants players whose game status has been in question at some point this week leading up to the game.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants Inactives
Note that the full inactive list is released by teams 90 minutes before kickoff. This list will be updated at that time.
Dexter Lawrence, DT
Lawrence (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Buccaneers.
The All-Pro defensive tackle had been dealing with a knee injury following the Giants’ Week 11 bye, but it now appears he’s moved past the issue in time for Sunday’s matchup.
Lawrence has been one of the NFL’s most dominant defensive players this season, recording 38 total tackles, including 9.0 sacks, and defending one pass through 10 games. He’s expected to serve as the team’s top interior defensive lineman Sunday.
Micah McFadden, LB
McFadden (heel) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Buccaneers. McFadden popped up on the Giants’ injury report Friday as a non-participant in practice due to a heel issue, putting his status for Week 12 in question.
If the third-year pro from Indiana is sidelined Sunday, Ty Summers and Darius Muasau (hamstring) are likely to see increased work with the Giants’ first-team defense.
Malik Nabers, WR
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers did not participate in Friday’s practice due to a groin injury. Nabers wasn’t listed on the club’s injury report on Wednesday or Thursday. Late-week downgrades are never positive and could often portend an inactive status for Sunday.
However, while Nabers is listed as questionable for Week 12, he told ESPN’s Jordan Raanan that he intends to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Malik Nabers wasn’t participating in the open portion of practice. He hasn’t been on the injury report this week… pic.twitter.com/vezZsg6NdX
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) November 22, 2024
According to The Athletic’s Charlotte Carroll, Nabers told reporters in October that he’s been battling a groin injury since college. “It’s just becoming a normal thing,” Nabers said.
This isn’t the first time fantasy managers have had to account for a Nabers absence. The No. 6 overall pick missed Weeks 5 and 6 while recovering from a concussion.
Tyler Nubin, S
Nubin (back) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Buccaneers. Nubin logged a week of limited practice sessions due to a back injury following the Giants’ Week 11 bye, but it now appears he’ll play through the issue Sunday.
The rookie from Minnesota has impressed through 10 games this season, recording 69 total tackles and one forced fumble. He’s expected to line up alongside Jason Pinnock as part of the Giants’ top safety duo in Week 12.
Darius Slayton, WR
Darius Slayton (concussion) fully practiced all week and will play on Sunday. The Giants WR suffered a brain injury in Week 9, didn’t play in Week 10, and rested during his club’s Week 11 bye. He’s ready to face the Bucs in Week 12.
Kayvon Thibodeaux, LB
Thibodeaux (wrist) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Buccaneers.
Thibodeaux upgraded to full participation Thursday and Friday after opening the Giants’ week of practice with a limited session, suggesting he’s trending toward returning in Week 12.
However, the 2022 first-round pick must still be activated to the Giants’ active roster in order to suit up Sunday. If he’s sidelined for the sixth consecutive game, expect Azeez Ojulari to see additional work with the Giants’ first-team defense.
Final Injury Reports
New York Giants
Matthew Adams, OLB (Knee) – playing; Bryce Ford-Wheaton, WR (Achilles) – Questionable; Theo Johnson, TE (Back) – playing; Dexter Lawrence, DT (Knee) – playing; Darius Muasau, LB (Hamstring) – Questionable; Tyler Nubin, SAF (Back) – playing; Kayvon Thibodeaux, LB (Wrist) – Questionable; Greg Van Roten, G (Abdomen) – playing; Darius Slayton, WR (Concussion) – playing; Andru Phillips, DB (Hip) – playing; Micah McFadden, LB (Hee) – Questionable; Malik Nabers, WR (Groin) – Questionable
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ben Bredeson, G (Shoulder) – playing; Jamel Dean, CB (Hamstring) – Questionable; Mike Evans, WR (Hamstring) – Questionable; Greg Gaines, DL (Foot) – Questionable; William Gholston, DL (Knee/Rest) – playing; Troy Hill, CB (Ankle/Foot) – Questionable; Bucky Irving, RB (Toe) – playing; Zyon McCollum, CB (Hamstring) – Questionable; Jalen McMillan, WR (Hamstring) – playing; Tykee Smith, S (Knee) – Doubtful; Tristan Wirfs, T (Knee/Foot) – Questionable; Lavonte David, LB (Rest) – playing